Articles Tagged ‘MLSE’

Toronto FC signs with Labatt

The deal with the MLSE soccer team gives the brand’s Budweiser beer pouring rights at BMO Field.

Carlsberg Canada leaves Toronto FC

The brand says it is pursuing other avenues and the league will announce its new beer sponsor at the start of 2013.

Sportsnet continues growth

Scott Moore tells MiC why the brand purchased the Grand Slam of Curling, and what’s next for its new events division.

Bell and Rogers complete purchase of MLSE

ZO’s Sunni Boot and Mediabrands’ Inese Korbs share thoughts on what the new ownership will mean for the sports media landscape in Canada.

CRTC approves MLSE channel deal

The switch of ownership for the channels owned by the sports company to Rogers and Bell is the latest hurdle to be cleared for the buying partners.

Rogers prices $1.1 billion bond offering

The company is using around $1.09 billion in proceeds to pay for its 37.5% stake in MLSE, and for general corporate purposes.

Bell/Rogers deal to buy MLSE cleared by Competition Bureau

The deal still has to be approved by the CRTC and respective sports leagues.

Rogers and BCE unwrap $1.32 billion deal for MLSE

Zenith’s Sunni Boot weighs in on the deal, expected to add Canada’s top pro TV sport properties to the schedules of TSN and Sportsnet.

U.S. equity firm eyeing stake in MLSE, report says

The Toronto Star report is the latest speculation in the potential sale of the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan’s 80% stake in the sports company.